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Trials shift among major post-Rio changes

"Our rationale behind the trials shift is to create more and significant competition leading into our benchmark events": ...

Swimming Australia says it wasn't copying the American system but was motivated by local factors as it takes the first steps towards the Commonwealth Games and Tokyo Olympics.

Will this man be first to swim the Atlantic?

History making: Ben Hooper is aiming to become the first person to swim the Atlantic Ocean.

At first glance, Ben Hooper does not appear to be your stereotypical explorer. In fact, he seems rather more like a friendly policeman. Which he is, incidentally. But appearances can still be deceptive.